'Allow the resources of this city to support you as they've supported me. You can go as far as you dream,' said one artist.
From doo-wop musicians to Broadway legends and beyond, iconic artists that have made their mark in Philadelphia were honored on Thursday with a special tribute."I'm happy to have this honor because it's a long time coming," said Norman E. Burnett with The Tymes.Also honored with a plaque were former Governer Ed Rendell, The Bacon Brothers, James DePreist, radio host John DiBella, and Patty Jackson, among others.
"To be on this walk with so many greats, and to be the first woman in radio, because I stand on the backs of many great women," said Jackson, WDAS-FM radio host. "I am overjoyed." Jackson told 6abc she's currently writing a book about her life in radio, empowering others, and overcoming a major health scare.
"Eight years ago I suffered a stroke. I lost my vision, I couldn't walk, but I never lost my ability to talk, and getting back on my feet made me even more grateful," she said. Leslie Odom Jr., a Philadelphia native and a breakout star in Broadway's hit show 'Hamilton', was also honored with a plaque."I was already coming for Patty and then they added me to the list, and I was like 'Amazing!'" he said."Allow the resources of this city to support you as they've supported me. You can go as far as you dream," said Odom.
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